Château Castegens 2006

A.C., Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux, France
Natalie's Score: 90/100
Community Score: 4.5/5
Community Reviews: 3
Add My Review

Product #: 125856
Wine Type: Red Wine


 
Price: $16.95
Alcohol: 12.5%
Drink: 2009-2014
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Château Castegens
Agent: Connexion Oenophilia
More Vintages: 2005  2005 

Tasting note:

Full-bodied with incredible concentration and black cherry aromas. Some tannins so decant 1-2 hours. Terrific quality for the money.

Reviewed July 23, 2011 by

 

More Reviews

Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:
This excellent 2006 displays a bright and intense colour. It offers a bouquet of baked red fruits. Its palate is very rich and its melting tannins are long and pleasant. Source: Patrick Dussert-Gerber, Guide des Vins

 
If you liked this wine, you might also like these:

 
 

Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

 

Complementary recipes:



 
 

You get my Free Newsletter with articles and tips just for signing up below. But for $2.10/mth, the cost of an incredibly tiny coffee at Starbucks, your wine drinking pleasure will soar.

World's Best Wine Writer

Natalie who?
Yes, I'm a certified sommelier and was named the World's Best Wine Writer at the World Food Media Awards. Blah, blah, blah. What really matters is that I know which wines can increase your hedonistic happiness... a lot. Don't worry, spam doesn't pair well with wine!

Natalie Maclean

Already one of our thirsty clan? SIGN IN

Want the best wines for your taste and budget?

Try my premium service...

FREE FOR 30 DAYS






Natalie Maclean's Wine Subscription
welcome back!

Already one of our thirsty clan 151,577 strong? Sign in here:

Email:
Password:
  Remember Me
 

Already one of our thirsty clan? SIGN IN
 

You get my Free Newsletter with articles and tips just for signing up below. But for $2.10/mth, the cost of an incredibly tiny coffee at Starbucks, your wine drinking pleasure will soar.

World's Best Wine Writer

Natalie who?
Yes, I'm a certified sommelier and was named the World's Best Wine Writer at the World Food Media Awards. Blah, blah, blah. What really matters is that I know which wines can increase your hedonistic happiness... a lot. Don't worry, spam doesn't pair well with wine!

Natalie Maclean
You just clicked on paid content, but you can try it for one month free right now...

Want the best wines for your taste and budget?

Try my premium service...

FREE FOR 30 DAYS






Natalie Maclean's Wine Subscription
You can get my tips on the best wines & bargains in VA liquor stores ...